Esther 5:5

Then the king said, Cause Haman to make haste, that he may do as Esther hath said. So the king and Haman came to the banquet that Esther had prepared.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Esther 5:5

BSB

"Hurry," commanded the king, "and bring Haman, so we can do as Esther has requested." So the king and Haman went to the banquet that Esther had prepared.

AKJV

Then the king said, Cause Haman to make haste, that he may do as Esther has said. So the king and Haman came to the banquet that Esther had prepared.

CPDV

And immediately the king said, "Call Haman quickly, so that he may obey Esther's will. And so the king and Haman came to the feast, which the queen had prepared for them.

ERV

Then the king said, Cause Haman to make haste, that it may be done as Esther hath said. So the king and Haman came to the banquet that Esther had prepared.

NHEB

Then the king said, "Bring Haman quickly, so that it may be done as Esther has said." So the king and Haman came to the banquet that Esther had prepared.

SMT

And the king will say, Hasten ye Haman to do the word of Esther. And the king will go in, and Haman, to the drinking which Esther made.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Esther 5:5

ThenthekingH4428Noun Masculine saidH559VerbCauseHamanH2001Proper Name MasculinetomakehasteH4116VerbthathemaydoH6213VerbasEstherH635Proper Name FemininehathsaidH1697Noun MasculineSothekingH4428Noun MasculineandHamanH2001Proper Name Masculine cameH935VerbtothebanquetH4960Noun MasculinethatEstherH635Proper Name FemininehadpreparedH6213Verb

Commentary for Esther 5:5

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Esther 5:5

Summary

King and Haman promptly attend Esther's banquet

Place

Esther's private banquet

Event

Banquet begins

Estimated Time Period

c. 470 BC